Intensified Attacks on Hospitals
On the 36th day of the war on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation focused its attacks on hospitals, particularly the Shifa Medical Complex. This is causing great concern as it puts the lives of many innocent people at risk.
Global Demonstrations Against Israeli Massacres
Several African and European countries witnessed mass demonstrations condemning the Israeli massacres against the Palestinians. People from all over the world are standing up for the Palestinian cause and demanding an end to the ongoing Israeli aggression.
Devastating Losses
The number of casualties has reached a staggering 11,100, including over 8,000 children and women. Additionally, 41,000 housing units have been completely destroyed, and 222,000 housing units have been partially destroyed.
Israeli Army and Resistance Forces
Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced that more than 160 Israeli vehicles have been destroyed since the start of the ground aggression. On the other hand, the Israeli army confirmed that 5 of its soldiers were killed and 6 others were seriously injured in the Gaza battles, bringing the total death toll to 43 since the start of the ground operation.
Global Support for Palestine
Mass demonstrations took place in Western and Arab countries, including Britain, France, Germany, and Tunisia, in support of the Palestinian cause and to denounce the ongoing Israeli aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Arab-Islamic Summit
An extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit dedicated to discussing the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip concluded in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The summit called for stopping the export of weapons to Israel, breaking the siege on Gaza, and ensuring the entry of Arab, Islamic, and international humanitarian aid convoys.
Key Developments
- 9 people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted a house in the northern Gaza Strip.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that there will be no civil authority teaching children to hate Israel.
- Hamas prisoner official accused Netanyahu of lying and misleading about the prisoner exchange file.
- Israeli Channel 13 reported advanced negotiations to conclude a prisoner exchange deal without soldiers.
- Armed clashes occurred between the resistance and the occupation forces in Jenin.
- Al-Qassam spokesman documented the destruction of more than 160 Israeli vehicles since the start of the ground aggression.
- UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths emphasized that there is no justification for acts of war in health facilities.
- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant warned that Lebanon will pay the price for its mistakes due to the actions of Hassan Nasrallah.
- The Palestinian Red Crescent reported the killing of a young man near Jenin.
- Doctors Without Borders expressed concern over the continuous bombing of Gaza hospitals.
- Electricity and oxygen supply were cut off from Al-Shifa Hospital.
- Palestinian Minister of Health, Mai Al-Kaila, revealed that 39 children are in immediate danger, and one child died in Al-Shifa Medical Complex due to a power outage and lack of essential supplies.
- UNICEF warned that the lives of one million children are at risk in Gaza, and health services for children are on the verge of collapse throughout the Strip.
Source: Al Jazeera + agencies
